there is the public ball tonight z a salute to heroes ball, hosted by joe biden. >> people got up early to match and many wanted to watch this occasion with friends. abc 7 news is at one party in san francisco. >> the crowd was small, but enthusiastic. >> this is the next best thing, like being there. >> skef any was on here feet, watching barack obama take the second oath of office. >> this is incredible seeing the flags and people. like i'm there, but not physically there, but there in spirit. i'm a historian this, is history. >> it's amazing what this country came together and did. >> diane thinks it's fitting that the day is also a holiday. >> i can celebrate his birthday. it's a wonderful day. we're excited and want it d to be there and have the girls experience it with use suzanne came to watch with her grandz kids. her son wants to see obama working to get both parties together. >> i hope that... >> everyone starts working together more that, congress gets it's act together. >> next four are years won't be easy. there are challenges. and folks in this room say they have hope. >>